diff --git a/frigate/api/defs/query/media_query_parameters.py b/frigate/api/defs/query/media_query_parameters.py
index 2d4fae176..2d130821d 100644
--- a/frigate/api/defs/query/media_query_parameters.py
+++ b/frigate/api/defs/query/media_query_parameters.py
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ class MediaEventsSnapshotQueryParams(BaseModel):
     bbox: Optional[int] = None
     crop: Optional[int] = None
     height: Optional[int] = None
-    quality: Optional[int] = None
+    quality: Optional[int] = 60
 
 
 class MediaMjpegFeedQueryParams(BaseModel):